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Parks / Outdoors 14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

14-24 year olds 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

14-24 year olds 7 Mar 2024

Franklin sports facilities under pressure

More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.

Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Events

24 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024

Winter Poetry Festival

Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!

27 Jun 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

Money Talks Budgeting Workshops

Empower yourself with insights to enhance your financial wellbeing.

30 May 2024 - 25 Jul 2024

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

This is a flat, accessible two-kilometre walk.

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

09 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Mt Roskill Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and their ca...

01 Mar 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Korean Bilingual Rhymetime

Bring the whole family for songs, rhymes, and stories.

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

08 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.